Christianity Focus Point Flashcards
What does Christian teaching emphasis on?
Love
What is the greatest commandment in Christianity?
Love and agape
What did Jesus say in Matthew 22:35-40?
“Love the Lord your God with all you heart and with all your seoul and with all your mind.”
“Love your neighbour as yourself.”
Give an example of Christians not following love and agape strictly.
The Crusades in the middle ages
Give an example of ‘agape’.
Jesus of Nazareth who lived and died for the sake of other people
What is the Greek word for ‘Love’?
Agape
What does agape mean?
Self-sacrificed and practical love - it puts the needs of others before yours
Who was influenced by Agape?
Rev. Dr Martin Luther King Jr.
What does 1 John 4:8 state?
“God is love.”
What did Rev. Dr Martin Luther King believe?
That agape must lead to justice.
What is a key example of ‘agape’?
Forgiveness
What did Jesus say to his followers in Matthew 6:14?
“If you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
Show an example of Jesus forgiving.
Jesus was on the cross and prayed for his persecutors.
What did Jesus say to St. Peter.
To never stop forgiving
